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O'Donnell, James – Parks and Recreation, 1973
A group of emotionally disturbed teenagers took a one-week hike in the sub-zero temperature of the Idaho mountains. (JA)
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Handicapped Children, Recreational Activities, Recreational Programs
Kramer, Herbert J. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
This article describes Families Play To Grow, a new program of family play and recreation activity sponsored by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. (PD)
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Family Programs, Handicapped Children, Recreation
Exceptional Parent, 1972
Suggestions concern how parents can help get their handicapped daughters involved in Girl Scouting. (KW)
Descriptors: Females, Handicapped Children, National Organizations, Parent Education
Exceptional Parent, 1972
Suggestions are made to parents of handicapped children concerning whether to send their child to summer camp, and how to find and evaluate appropriate camps. (KW)
Descriptors: Camping, Handicapped Children, Parent Education, Recreational Programs
Anderson, Cheryl M. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
College student volunteers assist in a Saturday morning recreation program for handicapped children. (MB)
Descriptors: College Students, Handicapped Children, Program Development, Recreational Programs
Evans, Mel – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Disabilities, Handicapped Children, Inner City, Recreation
Shriver, Eunice Kennedy – Parks and Recreation, 1975
How volunteers help in the Special Olympics is discussed. (RC)
Descriptors: Athletics, Community Involvement, Handicapped Children, Mental Retardation
Resnick, Rose – New Outlook for the Blind, 1972
Reviewed are some of the characteristics and benefits of camps for handicapped children. (KW)
Descriptors: Camping, Exceptional Child Services, Handicapped Children, Program Effectiveness
Exceptional Parent, 1971
In Special Teens Project in Levittown, Pennsylvania, trained teenage volunteers carry out social, recreational, and athletic activities with physically and mentally handicapped teenagers in a low-cost program supported by contributions from interested citizens. (KW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Exceptional Child Services, Handicapped Children, Recreational Programs
PDF pending restorationNesbitt, John A. – 1979
The document points out the merits of scouting as a recreational program for the handicapped, and considers the YMCA's (Young Men's Christian Association's) Project MAY (Mainstreaming Activities for Youth) and the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) Scouting for the Handicapped program. Dimensions of scouting seen as beneficial for the handicapped…
Descriptors: Handicapped Children, Mainstreaming, Normalization (Handicapped), Recreational Programs
Jones, Ron – Media and Methods, 1978
Describes the personal reflections of a camp counselor on working with severely handicapped youngsters. (KS)
Descriptors: Camping, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Services, Handicapped Children
Brabender, Wayne – Bureau Memorandum, 1974
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, National Organizations
Nesbitt, John A., Comp.; Seymour, Clifford T., Comp. – 1978
The fifth of nine volumes (EC 114 401-409) on recreation for the handicapped examines special recreation in rural areas. The following 11 papers are included: "Recreational, Cultural and Leisure Services for the Handicapped in Rural Communities in Iowa" (D. Szymanski); "Recreation for Handicapped in Rural Communities" (J. Nesbitt); "Programming…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Community Programs, Disabilities, Handicapped Children
Download full textBerryman, Doris L.; And Others – 1971
A total of 616 representative agencies were visited and studied in terms of recreation services provided to handicapped children and youth. Of the 616, 88% provided some recreation services. Findings are presented by category of agency: commercial agencies, libraries and museums, 4-H clubs, churches, community agencies, public recreation agencies,…
Descriptors: Agencies, Exceptional Child Services, Handicapped Children, National Surveys
Berryman, Doris L.; And Others – 1971
The guidelines presented are intended to assist recreation agencies in extending their services to handicapped children. Basic information is given on getting a program started: services to provide, staffing, funding, program coordinator, facilities, locating equipment, volunteers, and where to obtain advice. Identified are the needs and…
Descriptors: Agencies, Community Services, Exceptional Child Services, Guidelines
